• Mayflies - Singular Papers
  • Mayflies - Singular Papers
  • Mayflies - Singular Papers
  • Mayflies - Singular Papers
  • Mayflies - Singular Papers
  • Mayflies - Singular Papers
  • Mayflies - Singular Papers
  • Mayflies - Singular Papers
  • Mayflies - Singular Papers
  • Mayflies - Singular Papers
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Mayflies

Mayflies

Darren Smith

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Mayflies celebrates radical self-expression in a collection of studio portraits. For seven years, Amsterdam-based photographer Darren Smith traveled across three continents, capturing moments of radical self-expression and human connection at festivals, spectacles, and cultural gatherings. His work, Mayflies, presents 122 studio portraits of real people in moments of vivid transformation, stripped of background to focus purely on their presence and individuality. Inspired by the mayfly’s short yet brilliant life, Smith’s portraits celebrate those who embrace their identities intensely and briefly.

280 x 360 mm
208pp, 122 images
Hardback, cloth bound cover
Published by Lecturis
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About — Darren Smith (b. 1984) is an American-born portrait photographer based in Amsterdam, whose work explores themes of self-expression, identity, and belonging. His approach is rooted in interactive portraiture, inviting subjects to step into a space of transformation and storytelling.

Smith’s career began in Perth, Australia, where he collaborated on the Pet Photo Booth project—a community-driven initiative that traveled across the country. This experience shaped his belief in photography as a tool for connection, a philosophy that continues to inform his work today.

Known for his striking studio portraits and compelling visual narratives, Smith has built a career that spans both fine art and commercial photography. His work has been commissioned by advertising agencies, brands, and production companies across Europe and the United States, bringing his distinctive vision to campaigns and creative projects.

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